Chevy Malibu trunk won't open, short to ground test, trunk latch replacement

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Chevy Malibu trunk won't open, short to ground test, trunk latch replacement

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In this video I show how to test for a short to ground on our 2015 Chevy Malibu. The trunk wouldn't open from the key fob, so in this video we diagnosed the problem

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@LifewithAngela2024 9 күн бұрын

Best video I’ve seen actually explaining everything.

@robguysgarage5422 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad it helped

@deankay4434 20 күн бұрын

As a retired ASE Master since 78, and a half dozen years holding tech seminars for ACDelco, I applaud your electrical diagnostic procedure and clear explanation for the pubic DIY folks. Question, Using Mitchell’s diagnostic program, my wife’s 2015 Malibu LS Fleet V6 & auto. It uses the Stop-Start system and she hates it. Trucks have a switch but I would guess have a different PCM. I don’t like extra wear on the starter & flexplate. With my eSI, only going to 2014, I have no schematic for the crank circuit. Now, if in Park and a negative or B+ signal cancels auto stop. If a guy split the circuit using a diode to input a fake signal into the start-stop system (relay or what) the engine will remain on, while not messing with gear indicator or shifting. Short of ex-coworker who retired from the dealer, I would have to walk in blind to ask for a print of both circuits. I possible, could you thing of a video exploring this issue? I thank you kindly! DK, Omaha. New subscriber.

@robguysgarage5422 20 күн бұрын

Thanks you, if you email me at robguy01@sbcglobal.net I can get you a 2015 starting system diagram from Identifix if you'd like

@deankay4434 18 күн бұрын

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@JeepsOnTheRun 9 ай бұрын

Love watching someone diagnose electrical issues. Well done. Like your load light too

@robguysgarage5422 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍appreciate it!

@user-tm4pv2qw6v 5 ай бұрын

I wish I knew all this stuff about testing ground etc. I don’t understand none of it 😂 your video is literally the best out there. Thank you for taking time to show us how to do this. I’ll try watching it again and again until I understand the power testing stuff. I really appreciate you

@robguysgarage5422 5 ай бұрын

Wow thank you! Everything I know about this comes from basically 2 youtube channels - Scannetdanner and Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics- very helpful guys

@mikelindsay1146 7 ай бұрын

Perfect, I had the exact same problem, thank you for taking the time to make this video.

@robguysgarage5422 7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@Armendariz74 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video. My trunk don't open either. Replaced the 5amp fuse twice. I'm not good at troubleshooting, but buying the needed parts is probably the next to troubleshooting each step for me. I'm gonna try replacing the R1 Trunk relay under my steering wheel fuse box and see what happens.

@robguysgarage5422 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@Guntneal 6 ай бұрын

Hey did that work charging the R1 relay

@Armendariz74 6 ай бұрын

@ryanadkins5794 I haven't had the chance to order the part yet. I will post the result when I get the chance😊

@Armendariz74 Ай бұрын

Sorry for the late reply... locally, I couldn't buy the relay, so instead, I bought the after-market latch instead. I haven't had any problems since then😊

@jmc3350 14 сағат бұрын

hi there i already change the latch, i check the fuse and still not working any idea how to fix?

@robguysgarage5422 3 сағат бұрын

You need to see if you have power and ground at the latch and if not start testing towards the front until you find where you're missing a power or ground to start with

@vanessamartinez4746 5 ай бұрын

This video is so helpful. I had the same issue, I replaced the 5amp fuse but it blew again, should I replace the lever like you did? Or, what do you recommend I do?

@robguysgarage5422 5 ай бұрын

Just like in the video, put a test light into where the fuse goes and see if you have a short to ground while working the unlock on the remote, if you do have a short to ground unplug the latch in the trunk and see if the short to ground is gone, if it is it's most likely the latch assembly